What is press freedom index in Comoros?

Press freedom index in Comoros was 30.65 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Comoros?

The highest recorded value was 30.65 in 2021.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Comoros?

The lowest recorded value was 24.33 in 2016.

How does Comoros rank for press freedom index?

Comoros ranks 97th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Comoros?

Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Comoros data come from?

The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Press Freedom Index in Comoros

Name: Press Freedom Index in Comoros
Creator: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Comoros: Press Freedom Index was 30.65 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

30.65

Change on year

up 3.0%

World rank

97th

of 177 countries

All-time high

30.65

in 2021

All-time low

24.33

in 2016

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Comoros, 2013–2021

Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Comoros recorded 30.65 for press freedom index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Comoros peaked at 30.65 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 24.33, in 2016.

That places Comoros 97th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	25.06	24.33	27.91	7
2020s	30.21	29.77	30.65	2

Countries ranked near Comoros

94 Haiti 31.12 compare
95 Israel 30.9 compare
96 Gambia 30.76 compare
98 Albania 30.59 compare
99 El Salvador 30.49 compare

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More social development data for Comoros

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 2,338 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.509 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.132 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.476 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.2 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.476 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Comoros?: Press freedom index in Comoros was 30.65 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Comoros?: The highest recorded value was 30.65 in 2021.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Comoros?: The lowest recorded value was 24.33 in 2016.
How does Comoros rank for press freedom index?: Comoros ranks 97th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Comoros?: Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Comoros data come from?: The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Press Freedom Index
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).